Here you are, chapter two already. I didn't really leave the previous one on much of a cliff-hanger, but this is a good one.

In a council with their father Thranduil and their guest Lord Elrond of Rivendell, Kellrion and Legolas heard a distant anguished cry. Legolas glanced at his father as Kellrion rushed from the room, calling his apologies over his shoulder. Legolas was not far behind him, having asked permission to leave – a rare occurrence, for him. The two elven lords sat stunned and more than a little anxious, staring in the direction of the shriek.

Kel pounded onto the courtyard, his brother on his heels. "Kel! You go towards the rose gardens! I'll go towards the lake! Shout if you find her, and I'll do the same!" At a nod from his elder brother, Legolas veered off the path. He would search his area twice, then go to find his brother. The chances were, Kel would forget to shout. Or be unable to…Legolas shuddered and ran faster.

After five minutes, Thranduil half-rose to follow the princes, but Elrond Halfelven caught his arm and shook his head. "Your sons are the best elves to look after Fë. You know how close she and your Kel are, and she dotes upon Legolas as if he were her own brother. They will take care of whatever the situation is out there." Thranduil sat down heavily. "As usual, you are right, my friend. I just wish there was something I could do… Fë is such a sweet, kind girl, and I fear for my grandson. Who knows what evil has befallen them both?" Elrond sighed and shook his head. "Whatever it is, they will cope. She hasn't screamed again, at least." Thranduil's frown deepened. "But is that a good or a bad thing?"

"Fë! FË! Where are you?" Kellrion was running desperately around the grounds, knowing it had been his love that screamed. He remembered at last where she had been going when he last saw her, outside the council, and realised that his son might also be in danger. "FË!" He burst out of the trees to see her lying on the floor, looking dazed., unmoving. Valar… no… please no…

TBC…

Cliffie, people!